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Executive Director of the African Institute for Capacity Development (AICD), Professor James Njiru, has called for strengthening partnerships between universities and communities in order to translate academic research into practical solutions that can improve livelihoods across East Africa.

Today, many universities have introduced initiatives intended to equip learners with practical skills. Uganda Christian University (UCU), for example, runs a university newspaper, The Standard, which helps journalism and communication students develop their writing, photography, and newspaper production skills.